News Digest - Friday, December 5th, 2025
Today's top stories cover critical issues of public safety, constitutional law, and economic growth. Readers should follow developments on the Lusaka filling station robbery, the challenge to the ECZ's credibility, the debate surrounding Bill 7, and projections for increased copper production in 2025.
News Digest - Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Today's top stories cover economic improvements and challenges to democracy, including TAZARA's financial restructuring, a voter registration debate, and concerns surrounding the constitutional amendment process. Readers should also note developments in a high-profile murder case and progress in addressing the national power deficit.
News Digest - Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Today's news focuses on Zambia's international diplomacy and domestic fiscal responsibility. Burkina Faso supports Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan, while the government is nearing completion of the presidential jet sale, a move aimed at re-directing funds to national development.
News Digest - Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Zambia faces constitutional debates with a court challenge to a parliamentary seat nullification, while farmers demand timely payments for maize. Economically, the nation celebrates an upgraded Fitch rating, though worker safety concerns at a Chinese-owned mine raise serious questions.
News Digest - Monday, December 1st, 2025
Today's top stories in Zambia include rising living costs in Lusaka straining household budgets, the controversial declaration of the Chawama parliamentary seat as vacant, and renewed focus on tobacco control following international recommendations. Readers should also monitor the government's suspended constitutional reform talks and the initial implementation of local content requirements in the mining sector, particularly at Kansanshi Mine.
News Digest - Friday, November 28th, 2025
Zambia's economy shows positive signs with dropping inflation (10.9%) and a growing trade surplus, offering relief to households. A major Presidential Energy Initiative ($100M) is underway to address the national power deficit, while political tensions rise ahead of the 2026 elections, particularly concerning proposed legislation and government-church relations.
News Digest - Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Today's top stories include the grand reopening of the historic Pamodzi Hotel, and the Examinations Council of Zambia nullifying results and suspending exam centres due to irregularities, highlighting concerns about educational integrity. Consumers are also watching to see if the Kwacha's appreciation will translate into lower vehicle prices, though dealers say it's unlikely in the short term.
News Digest - Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Today's headlines focus on key constitutional amendments progressing despite opposition, a concerning funding crisis forcing netball teams to withdraw from a major tournament, and a significant discrepancy in reported voter registrations in Southern Province that raises questions about electoral transparency. Readers will find valuable insights into the ongoing debates around constitutional reform, the challenges facing Zambian athletes, and the importance of accurate voter rolls.
News Digest - Monday, November 24th, 2025
News digest for Monday, November 24th, 2025 covering the latest developments in Zambian news.
News Digest - Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Today's top story: Six individuals received life sentences for the brutal murder of an elderly man accused of witchcraft in Chikankata, signaling a strong judicial stance against mob violence and highlighting the importance of community cooperation in upholding the rule of law. This landmark case underscores the need for continued education to combat harmful beliefs and protect vulnerable members of society.